Parlance

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːrləns/

Definitions of parlance

noun a particular way of speaking or using words, especially a way common to those with a particular job or interest

Example Sentences

A1 In everyday parlance, we refer to it as 'the big apple'.

A2 He struggled to understand the legal parlance used in the courtroom.

B1 The medical parlance used by doctors can be difficult for patients to understand.

B2 She was well-versed in the parlance of the fashion industry.

C1 His mastery of legal parlance made him a highly sought-after attorney.

C2 The author's use of technical parlance added depth to the scientific journal article.

Examples of parlance in a Sentence

formal In legal parlance, the term 'plaintiff' refers to the party who brings a case to court.

informal In everyday parlance, people often refer to the internet as 'the web'.

slang In street parlance, 'lit' means something exciting or amazing.

figurative In political parlance, 'swamp' is often used to describe a corrupt system.

Grammatical Forms of parlance

• past tense: parlanced
• plural: parlances
• comparative: more parlant
• superlative: most parlant
• present tense: parlances
• future tense: will parlance
• perfect tense: have parlaned
• continuous tense: is parlancing
• singular: parlance
• positive degree: parlance
• infinitive: to parlance
• gerund: parlancing
• participle: parlancing

Origin and Evolution of parlance

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'parlance' originated from the Old French term 'parlance' or 'parler' meaning 'to speak'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'parlance' has evolved to refer to a particular way of speaking or using language, often within a specific group or community.